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Carrie Hope Fletcher is not too fat for Eponine

Carrie Hope Fletcher is not too fat for Eponine

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Started by Charlotte Atkins 11 years ago

I saw a post on Carries Instagram on going to the gym because some bully said she was too fat to play Eponine. I thought we could start a petition sort of thing where everyone who things she looks perfect for Eponine / generally has their names on a list that's handed to her the next time one of us sees her. Just to show her that the hate is one person against loads of others.
Don't let the internet bullies win.
Also why not post a picture of you not exercising with the hashtag #dontletthebullieswin ?

This may not change the world or address a major issue in some peoples eyes, but the fact a young women has been pressured into changing just because someone said she was too fat is wrong. She isn't too fat, she isn't unhealthily fat. So this may not seem too important but this is someone's life and you adding your name will make it so much better! Which in turn helps thousands of other peoples lives better. Lets start the ripple!

Thanks for helping,

A Fellow Hopeful

PS: Please share (if only with other hopefuls), people have to know about it to support it!


Edit:
I would like to point out that Carrie has said she already was feeling more unhealthy etc. and this just gave her the motivation. However I think the message is still important, no one should feel like they have to change just because someone said it. I'm not trying to stop her exercising and never meant for it to seem like I was pressuring her into stopping, I only wanted to put out a general message to the world (using her experience as a starting point) that we should do what we want, not what others think we should do. If people don't agree with it any more I'm sorry and am happy to stop this. However I think the general message is still key.

39 Comments

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Julia A
11 years ago Featured

Carrie is seriously perf as Eponine! She does not need to change and should not be pressured to change by insignificant internet trolls! Carrie, you are amazing just the way you are! If you want to lose some weight, go for it girl, but do it for the right reasons. :) xx

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Rebecca
11 years ago Featured

It worries me that there is the possibility she is aiming to lose weight due to a comment. Carrie, just look at what Jennifer Lawrence had to say on her matter and please realise it applies to you too (although I think you're even slimmer than she is!)

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Jeskyaa Maslin
11 years ago Featured

Being bullied for my weight and then being in the same place. It kills me to see someone I admire like that.

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Brooke
11 years ago Featured

I agree! As a fan for a little over three years now, Carrie has actually helped me feel more comfortable in my skin. Not to mention she's completely smashing it in the show 8 times a week!

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Amy Rush Da Silva
11 years ago Featured

Carrie is no where near being 'fat'! I've seen her perform in Les Miserables and she was amazing! No one should have the right to tell someone else that they are overweight, ugly etc. Carrie is an amazing woman and thanks to her I feel comfortable with who I am <3

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Kate Grimshaw
11 years ago Featured

Just because Samantha barks has a tiny waist doesn't mean Carrie is too big!!? I love Carrie!!! So much! And if she's classed as too 'fat' then I've got no hope at size 16!!!

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kimberley oliver
11 years ago

Carrie is perfect just the way she is, I support her decision to go to the gym if that's what she wants, but she absolutely should feel she has to

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JiixBooks
11 years ago

Truth!